I think we can all appreciate this lotus

[TDE30]

Thats just a first gen elise, they all came with the Type R motor, you can buy them and have them registered in the US just like a skyline/silvia/mini etc...

Nope, the Type R motor may have been a popular motor used by US guys, but they actually rolled out of the factory with this sexy lump of British engineering...



Like Del mentioned, these MkI Elise are a PITA to get federalized unlike the MkII Elise.

[Burnall4]

Wrong. They didn't come with a HONDA motor at all. And no you can't buy them and have them Reg'd in the US as easily as you think. Reason being they are non-airbag cars that cannot be dot approved. These are registered as kit cars I have come to find out.
WASSUP JULES!

sorry not to clarify, the "good" elises from Sun came with the Type R, the rover pile of shite an engine doesn't count in my book.

http://www.sportcompactcarweb.com/features/0106_sccp_1999_lotus_elise/index.html